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How strong are the academics at Pittsburg State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Pittsburg State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
530
10-19
428
20-29
315
30-39
124
40-49
55
50-99
46
100+
5

Honors Programs

Pittsburg State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Pittsburg State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Pittsburg State University:

78%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Pittsburg State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Construction Management, General
Psychology, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
39.2
55.76
72.32
88.88
105.44
122

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 53
Business
  • Construction Management, General 73
  • Business/Commerce, General 48
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 44
  • Finance, General 30
  • Accounting 25
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 4
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 29
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Printing Management 40
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 15
  • Computer Science 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 53
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 14
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 11
  • Music Teacher Education 8
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 7
  • History Teacher Education 6
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 4
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 3
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 1
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 1
  • Biology Teacher Education 1
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • Psychology Teacher Education 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 27
  • Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician 26
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 18
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 17
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 17
  • Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 16
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 11
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 11
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 8
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 7
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 10
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 4
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 122
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
History
  • History, General 8
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 15
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 44
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 7
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 22
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 17
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 11
  • Polymer Chemistry 3
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 71
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 21
Social Sciences
  • Geography 5
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 5
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
  • Sociology, General 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Interior Design 12
  • Art/Art Studies, General 8
  • Music Performance, General 6

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